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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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