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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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