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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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