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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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