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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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