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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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