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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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