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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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