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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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