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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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