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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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