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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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