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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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