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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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