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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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