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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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