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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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