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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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