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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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