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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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