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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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