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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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