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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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