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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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