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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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