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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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