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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the 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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