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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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