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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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