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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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