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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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