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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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