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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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