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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education