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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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