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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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