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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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