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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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