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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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