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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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