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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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