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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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