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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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