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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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