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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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