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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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