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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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