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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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