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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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