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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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