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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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