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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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