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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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