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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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