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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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