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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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