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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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