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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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