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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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