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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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