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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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