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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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