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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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