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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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