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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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