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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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