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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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