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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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