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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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