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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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