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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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