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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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