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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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