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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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