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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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