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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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