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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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