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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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