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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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