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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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