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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors 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 massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the 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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