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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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