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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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