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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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