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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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