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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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