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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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