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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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