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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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