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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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