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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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