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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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