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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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