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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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