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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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