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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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