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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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