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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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