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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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