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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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