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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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