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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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