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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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