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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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