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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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