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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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