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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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