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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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