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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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