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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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