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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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