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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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