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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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