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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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