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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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