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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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