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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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