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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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