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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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