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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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