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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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