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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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