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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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