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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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