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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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