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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes 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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