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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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