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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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