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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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