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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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