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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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