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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key 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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