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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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