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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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