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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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