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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. 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. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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