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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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