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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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