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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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