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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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