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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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