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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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