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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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