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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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