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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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