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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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