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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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