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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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