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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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