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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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