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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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