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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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