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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines 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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