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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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