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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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