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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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