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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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