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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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