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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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