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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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