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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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