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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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