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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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