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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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