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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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