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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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