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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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