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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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