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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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