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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education