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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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