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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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