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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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