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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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