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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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