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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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