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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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