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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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