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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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