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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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