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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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