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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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