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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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