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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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