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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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