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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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