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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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