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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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