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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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