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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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