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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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