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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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