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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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