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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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