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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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