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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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