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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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