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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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