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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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