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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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