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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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