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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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