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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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