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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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