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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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