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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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