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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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