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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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