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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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