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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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