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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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