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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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