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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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