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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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