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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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