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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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