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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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