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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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