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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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