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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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