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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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