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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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