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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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