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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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