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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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