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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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