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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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