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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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