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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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