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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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