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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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