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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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