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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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