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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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