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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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