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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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