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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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