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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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