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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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