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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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