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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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