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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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