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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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