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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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