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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major 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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