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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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