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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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