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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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