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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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