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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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