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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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