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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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