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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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