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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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