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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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