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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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