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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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