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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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