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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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