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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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