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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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