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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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