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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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