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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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