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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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