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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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