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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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