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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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