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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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