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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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