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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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