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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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