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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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