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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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