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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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