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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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