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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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