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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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