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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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