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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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