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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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