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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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