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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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