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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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