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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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