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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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