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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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