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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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