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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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