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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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