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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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