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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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