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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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