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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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