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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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