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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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