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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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