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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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