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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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