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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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