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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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