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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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