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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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