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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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