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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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