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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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