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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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