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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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