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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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