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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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