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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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