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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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