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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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