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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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