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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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