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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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