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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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