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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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