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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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