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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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