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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines 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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