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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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