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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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