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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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