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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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