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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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