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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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