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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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