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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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