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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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