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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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