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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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