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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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