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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread 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 perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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