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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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