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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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