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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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