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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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