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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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