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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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