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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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