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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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