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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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