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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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