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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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