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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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