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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies 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 institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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