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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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