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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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