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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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