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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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