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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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