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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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