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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the 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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