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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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