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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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