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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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