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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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