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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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