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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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