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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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