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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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