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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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