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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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