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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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