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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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