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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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