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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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