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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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