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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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