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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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