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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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