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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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