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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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