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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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