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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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