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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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