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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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