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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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