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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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