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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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