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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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