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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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