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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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