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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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