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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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