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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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