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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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