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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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