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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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