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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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