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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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