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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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