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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses 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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