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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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