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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews 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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