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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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