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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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