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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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