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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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