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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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