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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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