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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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