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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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