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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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