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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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