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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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