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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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