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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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