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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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