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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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