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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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