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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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