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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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