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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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