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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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