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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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