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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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