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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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