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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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