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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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