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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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