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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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