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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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