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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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