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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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