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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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