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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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