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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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