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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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