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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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