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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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