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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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