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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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