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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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