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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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