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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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