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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire 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 dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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