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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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