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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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