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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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