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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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