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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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