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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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