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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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