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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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