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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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