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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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