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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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