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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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