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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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