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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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