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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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