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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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