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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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