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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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