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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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