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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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