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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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