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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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