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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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