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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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