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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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