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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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