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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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