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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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