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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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