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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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