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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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