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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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