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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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