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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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