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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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