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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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