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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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