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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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