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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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