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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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