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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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