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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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