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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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