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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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