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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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