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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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