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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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