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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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