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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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