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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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