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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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