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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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