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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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