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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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