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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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