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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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