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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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