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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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