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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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