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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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