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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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