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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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