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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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