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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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