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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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