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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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