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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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