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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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