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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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