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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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