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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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