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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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