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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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