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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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